Humans and the Environment

Articles:
Population Growth
No-Till Soil Management
Soil Erosion
Sandia Experiments with Hydroponics

Discussion Questions:

1. What do you think is the most significant consequence of the growing human population? What would you recommend to minimize this problem?
2. Do you think that no-till soil management should be used by all farmers? Why or why not?
3. Do you agree that soil erosion is a major environmental issue that needs to be addressed? If so, why AND how? If not, why not AND what other environmental issue do you think should be addressed?
4. What do you think are the two biggest advantages AND the two biggest disadvantages to growing plants using hydroponics?

Directions (in case you forgot):

1. Read the 4 articles above by clicking on the corresponding links
2. Read and answer each discussion question
3. To answer the discussion questions, click on the discussion tab near the top of this page
4. Under "Post Message" type your first and last name in the subject box
5. Answer your question in the "Message" box (Make sure you indicate which number you are answering as you go)
6. Click "Post" when you are finished

• NOTE: Once you click "Post," you can NOT edit your message
• If you need to add to your message after posting (if for example you only had time to answer one of the questions and want to go back to answer others later), follow the steps below:
  • 1. Find your name under the list of subjects and click on it
  • 2. Under "Reply," answer your next question in the message box
  • 3. Click "Post" when you are finished

Things to Keep in Mind

• Answer all parts of each question
• Use complete sentences
• Spelling and grammar need to be accurate
• Answers should be in your own words and should not be identical to others' answers
• When answering the questions, YOU MUST INCLUDE INFORMATION and/or SUPPORT FROM THE ARTICLE ITSELF